Baby Being Attacked By Lion Caught On Live TV (Video)

By: Mackenzie Wright | October 15, 2016

A talk show program in Mexico probably decided it was a mistake to book both a lion and a baby on the show at the same time. On live TV, the lion attacked the little one.

A disturbing clip from the show ‘ Sello de Mujer’ will make your hair stand on end. A mother is sitting with her young toddler on her lap as the show host talks to wildlife experts. The experts just happened to bring a lion cub with them.

The cub, who was about twice the size of the human child, eye the baby for a few seconds. If anyone ever watched their pet cat getting ready to pounce on a fly, they would have recognized the look.

The lion suddenly springs on the toddler, clamps down on her leg and tries to drag her away. Thankfully, the cub is on a leash. His handler held him back, as the other wildlife expert takes control of the situation.

As she tells the screaming mother and child to be calm, she untangles the baby's legs from the animal's teeth and claws. Then, as the animal is hauled away, she calms and soothes the frightened mother and child as if she's done this kind of thing a million times and it was no big deal.

I guess when you work with wild animals like that, it’s just a day in the life.